Artificial Intelligence and Fake News Regulation in Thailand’s Political Sphere: A Decadal Perspective
Passakorn Indraruna
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Interdisciplinary, Khonkaen University, Thailand
Anuchar Ninprapan
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Interdisciplinary, Khonkaen University, Thailand
ABSTRACT:
Over the past two decades, Thailand’s political landscape has been profoundly reshaped by digital platforms, which have enhanced public engagement but also facilitated the rapid spread of fake news. This dual impact has undermined democratic processes, eroded public trust, and created significant challenges for regulation. During the 2010s, the rise of social media transformed information dissemination, offering new opportunities for civic participation while also serving as a conduit for misinformation. In the 2020s, artificial intelligence (AI) emerged as a promising tool to combat fake news, leveraging technologies like Natural Language Processing (NLP) and automated fact-checking. However, AI’s implementation faced critical challenges, including linguistic and cultural complexities, algorithmic biases, and the absence of robust governance frameworks. These decades offer valuable lessons, particularly the limitations of manual interventions and the need for ethical oversight in AI deployment. Looking ahead to the 2030s, this article outlines a strategic roadmap for Thailand to address the evolving threat of fake news. The proposed strategies emphasize the development of AI-specific policies, investment in technical innovation, fostering public-private collaboration, promoting digital literacy, and advancing regional cooperation. By adopting these measures, Thailand can enhance its capacity to combat misinformation while safeguarding democratic values and positioning itself as a leader in misinformation regulation within the Southeast Asian region.
Published in: International Journal of Research in Engineering, Science and Management (Volume 7, Issue 12, December 2024)
Page(s): 100-105
Date of Publication: 21/12/2024
Publisher: IJRESM
Cite as: Passakorn Indraruna, Anuchar Ninprapan, “Artificial Intelligence and Fake News Regulation in Thailand’s Political Sphere: A Decadal Perspective,” in International Journal of Research in Engineering, Science and Management, vol. 7, no. 12, pp. 100-105, December 2024.